Frequently Asked Questions
The fastest way to book and receive a response from the Festhalle management is to submit an inquiry through the USE INQUIRY FORM. Once you submit the form you will be emailed an immediate response with the Festhalle’s Use Application (including pricing, package and booking information)!
Please keep in mind when receiving these emails from our system it often goes to your junk/spam folder. Please check your spam and double check you’ve entered your correct email address if you don’t see a response within a few minutes! If you still are having problems please email [email protected]
Please view our availability on our calendar by clicking here.
- Theatre Style ……… 1000 people
- Classroom Style ……… 570-690 people
- Reception Style ……… 950 people
- Banquet Style ……… 800-832 people
- Trade show Exhibits ……… 62 (8’ x 10’ booths)
- Trade show Exhibits ……… 50 (10 ’x 10’ booth)
Facility access for full day rental is 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight. All events must end no later than 10:30 PM to ensure User has adequate time to vacate premises before midnight. Failure to vacate premises and return keys to staff by midnight may result in forfeiture of deposit.
You can rent the facility at a discounted rate the day prior if the facility is not in use/been rented by another group.
The client is responsible for leaving the space as they found it (i.e. disposing of all garbage into the dumpster, mopping up any spills, taking all decor, food and rentals off property). Additional clean-up and breakdown services depend on the type of package purchased. Optional clean-up services can also be added to any package.
- Liquor permits are required
- Insurance certificate is required
- Payment Policy:
- $500 “date retainer” Deposit is required at the time of application and must be paid in full in order to confirm reservation. The Deposit will apply to all building facilities, furnishings, grounds, equipment, and keys to the building. Security/Damage/Cleaning Deposits will be refunded in full if inspection of the premises for damage/cleaning is satisfactory and building keys are returned in a timely fashion. All deposits will be itemized on the Rental Agreement.
- Non-refundable reservation fee (50% of the total rental fee) must be paid within 180 days of use. This fee will be applied toward the rental cost or cancelation fee.
- Balance of rental fee, including Festhalle event staffing and other miscellaneous deposits and fees, if applicable, are due 90 days prior to first contract use date.
- When reserving the Festhalle within six (6) months of event, a non-refundable reservation fee (50% of the total rental fee) must be paid in full at the time of booking in order to confirm reservation.
- To ensure the return of your full deposit, please make sure to have the Festhalle Manager check the facility. If there is no damage or clean-up required, the full deposit will be refunded.
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of the “Festhalle Rental Agreement” will result in the loss of the “booking portion” of the Deposit. Cancellation within 6 months of the event will also result in a cancellation fee equal to 50% of any and all “Use Fees.” Failure to pay the cancellation fee will result in loss of booking rights.
- Click here to review the full Festhalle policy and procedures.
Yes, depending on the package you select (this information will be emailed to you when you submit the USE INQUIRY FORM! We have a selection of round, 6′ and 8′ banquet tables and 550 chairs. We will reach out to confirm the final table and chair needs 2 weeks prior to your event.
YES, table linen and linen napkins are an optional add-on! An add-on guide will be emailed to you separately when you submit the USE INQUIRY FORM.
YES! Additional services are an optional add-on. An add-on guide will be emailed to you separately when you submit the USE INQUIRY FORM.
YES! Please check out the Gallery here.
YES! Additional services are an optional add-on. An add-on guide will be emailed to you separately when you submit the USE INQUIRY FORM.
YES LOTS! When you book your event you will receive a client portal with access to lots of local resources. We encourage you to also check out the Leavenworth Chamber’s website.